Re: [Callers] Fw: What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Catching up, Michael, What kind of music do you feel works best / doesn't work with DuQuoin Races? Delia On Nov 30, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Michael Fuerst wrote: > Mac: > > DuQuoin Races would be in my top five or ten, but certainly not the top one, > probably because the experience of dancing it

[Callers] Fw: Favorite Dances

Mac: So why did you suggest Roll in the Hey, as opposed to some other?   What others by Roger or Gene would you consider equal or better candidates? (Others are still encouraged to submit other authors' dances as suggestions for the best contra ever written.) Roll in the Hey, Improper by

Re: [Callers] Favorite Dances

Given the geographical emphasis, my thought was Midwest Folklore by Orace Johnson, but we'll see. … Bob On Dec 1, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Richard Mckeever wrote: > given that hint - I will submit Roger Diggle's Roll in the Hey (but many > others from Roger might also qualify as

Re: [Callers] Favorite Dances

given that hint - I will submit Roger Diggle's Roll in the Hey (but many others from Roger might also qualify as candidates - and the same could be said for Gene Hubert - lots of great dances from the Midwest). Mac From: Michael Fuerst

Re: [Callers] Favorite Dances

I did have one specific dance in mind when I started this thread. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it yet. It almost always gets called at dance weekends with open calling--at least in the Midwest, where such weekends are popular Of course that could be because its author is from the Midwest.

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

The Wizard's Walk tune is often played without the Wizard's Walk dance in dance halls these days. So why aren't some of the Chestnut tunes played without the corresponding dance? Donna Hunt -Original Message- From: Michael Fuerst To: Caller's discussion

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

The "chestnut"  dances have staying power because  1) The excellent  tunes associated with them.  2) People like to connect with the distant past.   Relatively few new contra dances appeared between the early 19th century  (by which time all the chestnuts existed--although they may have since

[Callers] best dance ever

I keep waiting to see "Delphiniums and Daisies" show up on the list and can't believe it hasn't yet so here it is. LOVE this dance - great for beginners as well as advanced dancers. As for Chorus Jig, I also don't like it. I remember one time when I was dancing the lead with a newbie partner and

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Linda Mrosko wrote: > This thread reminds me of a question posed years ago - probably because of > the staying power of the chestnut dances like Chorus Jig, Rory O'More, > Petronella, etc. - WHICH CONTRA DANCES DO YOU THINK FOLKS WILL STILL BE > DANCING 100 YEARS

[Callers] Favorite Dances

Hey everyone, I'd like to return to Michael's original thread, before it is forgotten. The idea of posting our favorite 2 or 3 dances seems like a wonderful chance to share resources and enrich our dance communities. Thanks, Paul On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Michael Fuerst

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

This thread reminds me of a question posed years ago - probably because of the staying power of the chestnut dances like Chorus Jig, Rory O'More, Petronella, etc. - WHICH CONTRA DANCES DO YOU THINK FOLKS WILL STILL BE DANCING 100 YEARS FROM NOW? On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Bree Kalb

Re: [Callers] Wizard's Walk

At my school, the tradition is to dance that one as our last dance of the Halloween Contra, as a competition between the band and the dancers. (Who can go faster???) Such a fun one! Maia On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 5:53 AM, John Sweeney wrote: > Roger Hayes said "Mention

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Alan, Your explanation is so reflective of my reasons and so vivid, I felt like I was dancing with you. If we're ever in the same hall and that dance is on the program. Bree Kalb - Why I like it: Whether I'm inactive or active, I like the music, I really like the way the parts of

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Jonathan, Here are some more requirements for your list: * It must not have a shadow swing. (Imagine having to swing every time through with someone you didn't choose [shudder].) * It must not have any gypsy figures. (Forced mock flirtation--yuck!) * The ladies chain must be over and back.

Re: [Callers] Bowl of Cherries

Anything and everything by Rick Mohr. Rickey Holt and Nancy Fiske -Original Message- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Linda Mrosko Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 11:14 AM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers]

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Allen - you are only supposed to post on April 1. On Sat, 2012-12-01 at 10:48 -0600, Allen Ortep wrote: > Hello All: > > I don't have a favorite dance, but my least favorite dance (and dance move) > is Petronella. > Always seems a bit backwards to me. > > Allen Ortep >

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Hello All: I don't have a favorite dance, but my least favorite dance (and dance move) is Petronella. Always seems a bit backwards to me. Allen Ortep

Re: [Callers] Bowl of Cherries

Thanks so much for clearing that up and sharing.:-) On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 5:04 AM, John Sweeney wrote: > I think there is a Roll Away missing at the end of the Circle Left in > the description provided a few posts back. > > Bowl of Cherries by Sue Rosen > Improper > A1

[Callers] Why do you (or don't you) like Chorus Jig?

Dale, Chorus Jig offers a lot of opportunities to embellish the moves beyond what dancers are instructed in the walkthrough. The most popular one is for the 2's to swing while the 1's are going down the outside. Besides that, it can be fun to: -- At the end of a swing, give a gentle "push

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

The one I get most requests for is Devil's Dream http://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/dances/devils_dream.html I also get a lot of requests for Feet in Flight by Dale Rempert http://austinbarndancers.org/dances/ftflight.shtml Especially when we dance it to Wild Asparagus playing Taliban. The

Re: [Callers] Bowl of Cherries

I think there is a Roll Away missing at the end of the Circle Left in the description provided a few posts back. Bowl of Cherries by Sue Rosen Improper A1 N Dsd & swing A2 Promenade across; W ch to P B1 W gypsy each other; sw P B2 Circle left 3/4, Men Roll Neighbour Lady alone the line with a

Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Hello Alan and Dorcas I intended  the usual case of dances standing alone without associated tunes. Relatively few contras have matching tunes, but I suspect  such dances were designed to match the tunes--and thus the pairs usually work very  well   Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      

Re: [Callers] Fw: What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

Part of my fondness for Du Quoin Races is based on the impeccable taste of the people who run the track and the fairgrounds. A close-up few of the map says it all ;-) On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM, Michael Fuerst wrote: > Mac: > > DuQuoin Races would be in my top